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The latest news on green innovationIPCEI Hy2Use offers opportunities for excellent hydrogen innovation
In September 2022, the European Commission approved a second IPCEI project related to the hydrogen value chain: Hy2Use. This project involves support for research and innovation, first industrial deployment and construction of relevant infrastructure in the value...
CEF Transport Call 2022 now open for applications
The European Commission recently opened the 2022 CEF Transport call for proposals. This call will make a total of 5.12 billion euros available for projects aimed at improving and strengthening Europe’s transport infrastructure. Project proposals can be submitted until...
Which grants will help the Netherlands on the road to sustainability?
On Budget Day 2022 ('prinsjesdag’), the Dutch government presented the new national budget plans for 2023. According to these plans, the Netherlands needs to become much more sustainable. Fortunately, it is not just about raising taxes and laying down more...
Dutch ‘Nationaal Groeifonds’ to launch new call for proposals
If you have ambitious plans that you believe could significantly boost the Dutch economy’s growth potential, you may be eligible for funding from the Dutch ‘Nationaal Groeifonds’. In early 2023, the fund will be launching a new (brief) application round, supported by...
Innovation Fund announces new calls for innovative low-carbon projects
In 2020, the EU launched its Innovation Fund for European energy and climate projects, supported by a budget of 38 billion euros to fund high-potential, high-impact innovations. Two brand-new calls for proposals are now being prepared. Will you be among the...
SmartSPIN will boost energy efficiency in commercial buildings
In Europe, 75% of the buildings are energy inefficient and most of them are in the commercial rented sector. The SmartSPIN project has a solution that can change this. Its business model addresses the key market barriers that prevent landlords and tenants from...
sHYpS: taking action towards the decarbonisation of the maritime industry
On June 29th and 30th, 13 leading representatives from various industrial, R&D and technology sectors gathered in Brussels for the kick-off meeting of the sHYpS project. sHYpS stands for ‘sustainable HYdrogen powered Shipping’.Hydrogen, a promising solution for...
CETPartnership grant promotes international cooperation in environmental innovation
Are you an entrepreneur looking to speed up the development of your innovative environmental technology through international cooperation? Or would you like to demonstrate an innovative new technology and get foreign partners on board? Why not consider applying for...
How advanced are the current plans for scale-up grants for clean hydrogen production?
It has been eagerly anticipated for some time: the new Dutch funding tool for scaling up hydrogen production through electrolysis. A draft grant scheme was published recently, the launch of which coincided with an ‘Internet Consultation’. This article contains an...
The Dutch Recovery and Resilience Plan is finally here
The Dutch government recently sent its national ‘Recovery and Resilience Plan’ to Brussels for approval. The plan sets out a total of 49 measures: 21 reforms and 28 investments, adding up to a total of 5 billion euros (this is contingent on the European Commission’s...
Hubs4Circularity: towards circular industrial clusters all over Europe
A few weeks ago, EGEN’s consultants joined the kick-off meeting of the Hubs4Circularity project in Brussels. This Horizon Europe project focuses on Industrial (Urban) Symbiosis and the scaling up of circular practices within large industrial clusters in Europe. EGEN’s...
EIGEN consortium commits to smart energy hubs
Now that we are generating more and more solar and wind energy, the limitations of our power grid are becoming increasingly obvious. Smart energy hubs offer a solution. These hubs are considered ‘smart’ because they are able to make independent decisions about matters...